Join Upward Bound Wichita Prep
Upward Bound admits students who are:
- Low-income or potential first generation individuals
- A citizen or national of the U.S. or a permanent resident in the U.S. for other than temporary purpose with the intention of becoming a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- permanent resident of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands
- In need of academic support in order to successfully pursue a program of education beyond high school
- Has completed the eighth grade but has not entered the twelfth grade
- At least 13 years of age but not older than 19
- Attending East, North, South, Southeast or West High School in USD 259
Apply for Admission, send the following information:
- completed application for admission
- high school transcript
- nomination/recommendation form (completed by a school official)
- completed family financial statement form with copy of parent's income tax return or medical card
- completed insurance provider, medical release and parental release for student travel
- authorization for release of records
- applicant questionnaire and essay (includes a 75 word essay)
The Upward Bound Selection Process:
- Interested students must complete the application
- Submit the application to their high school counselor or to the Upward Bound Office
- Application will be reviewed
- Student and parent will be contacted to set up an interview
- Based on the overall information given during the selection process eligibility for participation will be determinded by the Upward Bound staff.
Mail application materials to:
Upward Bound Wichita Prep Program
Wichita State University
1845 Fairmount, Box 94
Wichita, KS 67260-0094